Llain Gwynfor | Trefin Holiday Cottage

With a charming traditional cottage appearance, a spacious, contemporary beautifully finished cottage, with excellent family accommodation, just a short stroll to the beach at Aber Felin.

Step inside Llain Gwynfor and be smitten by the relaxing holiday ambience and superb quality of the cottage.
The open plan living space is a delight, with sleek, modern bespoke kitchen, perfect for preparing meals for the family as they relax in the comfortable seating area, with Rais wood-burning stove, for chillier evenings.
Wander through the arches which lead through to the spacious dining area, where you will find a piano, great for family sing songs after supper. Three sets of bi-fold doors open this area fully, to the enclosed garden and large paved terrace, perfect for alfresco sunny breakfasts or evening dining watching the magnificent sunsets on a summer's night.
Everything has been considered in this well-equipped house for a fantastic family holiday, including playroom/study on the ground floor and utility room for muddy boots, buckets/spades and fishing nets.
Ideal for quieter moments or for the children to play, off the hallway is a second sitting room with TV and comfortable sofas.
There are 4 well appointed comfortable bedrooms, with high-quality bed linen, cushions and throws, situated off the light and airy galleried landing, the 2 rear double rooms offer sea views across the fields to the coast, Strumble Head and out to sea.
Take a short stroll to the cove at Trefin, or to The Ship Inn in the village and the beach at Aber Felin.

About The Area

Trefin, The Mill Cafe and Aberfelin

Trefin is a charming, unspoilt, historic village on North Pembrokeshire’s rugged coast near St Davids, 500 yards inland from some spectacular cliffs and coves. Scattered throughout the village are pretty traditional Welsh cottages. Walk from the house to the pub, the Ship Inn, which welcomes families and serves meals of freshly caught and locally sourced produce.

A little further down the lane is the popular Mill Café, great for breakfasts, lunch and tea. There is also a display of local art and crafts in the cafe.

Stroll west out of the village, to a small valley with a bridge. To the right is a footpath that leads down to a small cove called Aberfelin, where the ruins of Melin Trefin overlook the beach - great for rock pools at low tide. You can also pick up the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path at this point.

The Coastal Path

The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path (now part of the All Wales Path) runs for 168 miles from St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south. Join the path at Aberfelin, the walk to the south is lovely. It is about 2.5 miles around the bay to the village of Porthgain.

To the north, it runs towards Abercastle and Strumble Head. The cliffs are dramatic and the scenery captivating at all times of year – but in the spring the flowers and birds put on a truly spectacular performance! Strumble Head in the distance is dramatic and moody, changing the atmosphere as the light and clouds pass.

The Strumble Shuttle

From Trefin village you can catch the Strumble Shuttle, the local bus service, along the coast in either direction. Reduce your carbon footprint, relax and leave the car - the bus stops by request and you can walk out and bus back or the other way round.

Abercastle Cove , Carreg Sampson and Mathry

Along the coast to the north is the pretty sheltered cove at Abercastle. Dotted with fishing and pleasure boats and overlooked by little former fishermen’s cottages, it is a popular spot for launching small craft.
The Coastal path north towards Abercastle will take you past the cromlech of Carreg Samson with it’s huge capstone resting precariously on the lower stones. It is unimaginable how it ever got there!
The hilltop village of Mathry with its family-friendly Farmers Arms (good pub food), ancient church and excellent tearoom Siop Fach, which also sells antiques and collectables.

Woollen Mills – Tregwynt and Solva

Just up the coast from Trefin is the Woollen Mill at Melin Tregwynt. Internationally renowned and popular with locals too, it produces beautiful locally designed, woven blankets and woollen goods. Stop a while and enjoy a lunch or cake and coffee at the café.
Solva Woollen Mill, on the west coast of the St Davids peninsula, is the oldest working mill in Pembrokeshire. With an accent on woollen floor coverings – rugs and carpets – it also sells a range of quality craft goods and boasts among its customers the Prince of Wales.

Fishguard Town and Lower Town Harbour

Fishguard is the nearest town to Trefin. Stock up on great local produce from the weekly farmers market in the town hall and check out the individual shops, restaurants and pubs in this ‘up and coming’ little town.
The ‘Last Invasion Tapestry’, which is 35 meters long , was sewn by local needlewomen. This amazing tapestry is displayed in the Town Hall and illustrates the story of the ‘Last Invasion of Britain’ in 1797 in which Fishguard was the target.
Picturesque Lower Town Harbour is a good spot for some‘crabbing’ off the wall at high tide. Wander amongst the boats or walk out along the quayside to the sailing club. At low tide there is a little beach beyond the harbour wall in this pretty, unspoiled coastal harbour.

Kayak King, Fishguard

For a different way to explore the Pembrokeshire Coastline, book a half day tour with Kaya King and explore the coastline on sit-on-top kayaks. Tours run from Lower Fishguard twice daily. Paddle along and discover mystical caves, secluded beaches and playful marine life.

Kayak King offer trips for both beginners and experts out to explore the cliffs and caves of Pembrokeshire coastline.

Priskilly Forest Golf Club

Founded in 1992, Priskilly Forest Golf Club is renowned for its warm welcome and challenging course set in picturesque parkland nestling amongst mature oaks, sycamores and rhododendrons and with panoramic views of the coast and country. The course is open all year to visitors of all abilities and tuition is available.All your golfing requirements - for purchase or hire – are available at the golf shop. While you play, your family can enjoy the woodland walk and try the delicious food in Y Cabin Bar/Bistro.

Porthgain Village and Harbour

Porthgain, a picturesque harbour village just along the coast from Trefin, was once a prosperous nineteenth-century industrial harbour which exported slate from local quarries at Porthgain and Abereiddi. Now the village is popular for water sports enthusiasts - boaters, rowers, fishermen and canoeists - their activities overlooked by relics of the industrial past.
Children can play on the village green while their families browse in the Harbour Lights Gallery and Alun Davies Gallery.
Eating out - try the popular Sloop Inn - a Historic Public House and the award-winning Shed, a gem of a Fish Restaurant serving fish and chips purporting to match Rick Steins for quality - is a must.

The Peninsula Beaches

From Trefin, the nearest accessible beach to the south is Traeth Llyfyn. Approached from the coastal path – an easy walk from Porthgain – there is a long metal staircase down to the sandy beach (check that the tide is out). A little further on is the popular black sandy beach at Abereddy with its Blue Lagoon – a favourite hauntor fossil hunting!

Heading north look for Abermawr and Aberbach. Both backed by a shingle bank, Abermawr is sandy at low tide and a lovely place to play or walk the dog. To the rear of the beach is a wooded valley – a carpet of blue in May when the bluebells are out and a great place for children to play while the grown-ups stroll.
Down the coast, near to St Davids is Whitesands - a wide sandy Blue Flag beach and a stunning location. With lifeguard cover in the summer and surf hire and surfing lessons available at the beach, it is popular with surfers as well as for swimming and water sports of all sorts.

St Davids Cathedral, City

St Davids City is certainly worth a visit and only 8 miles fromTrefin. There is a well-stocked supermarket, butchers, greengrocers, post office, ice cream and chocolate shop and two banks – as well as galleries and shops for clothes, gifts and outdoor gear.

It is a delightful place to while away your holiday! Enjoy the atmosphere of the outdoor farmers market on the Cross Square on Thursdays throughout the summer with all sorts of local produce and tasty morsels.

Giannis Ice Cream Parlour offers a huge selection of great homemade ice cream to choose from. Bakewell Tart, Salted Caramel, Cherry Sorbet and Cream Egg are just some of the unusual flavours. They even do ice cream for dogs which is brilliant on hot days! If you are in St David's ice cream here is a must.

In the valley below the town is the lovely medieval Cathedral dating back to 1181, it is both a church and a historic building. Take the time to enjoy the history and atmosphere of this very special place. Guidebooks and volunteer stewards will help you understand its history and changing fortunes across the centuries.

Across the tiny river Alun is the ruined Bishop Palace with its decorated stonework, wheel window, halls and stairways, restored sufficiently to fire the imagination of young and old.

Ramsey Island Boat Trips

Book a boat trip whilst in St Davids around the famous bird island of Ramsey to look for seabirds, dolphins, whales, grey seals and other marine wildlife. Choose from either a fast adrenalin ride or a more sedate one - an experience not to be missed and your dogs are welcome too!

Family Fun

Explore Pembrokeshire to discover an array of amazing family attractions including Castell Henllys Reconstructed Iron Age Settlement, Dr. Beynon's Bug Farm and Grub Kitchen, West Wales Karting, Folly Farm, The Tudor Merchant House Tenby (N.T), Manor Wildlife Park, Blue Lagoon, Picton Castle’s Secret Owl Garden and Heatherton Sports Park – all are great fun for a day out together.

Enjoy year round breaks in this luxurious home just a short stroll from the Pembrokeshire coast.

Property Layout

4 Bedrooms, sleeping 7 adults or 6 adults and 2 children. Master double bedroom, with lovely sea views to the rear of the property, large built in wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside tables, mirror, lamps ensuite shower room shower cubicle, with both fixed head and movable shower head, wc, wash hand basin.

Double Room with sea views to the rear of the property, wardrobe, wooden towel rail, mirror, bedside tables, lamps.
Twin Room  with views to the front, moorland and craggy hills, wooden towel rail, wardrobe, mirror, bedside tables, lamps.
Single Room with optional pull-out truckle bed, views to the front of the property, wardrobe, lamp, bedside table, mirror.

Family Bathroom  modern, elegant bespoke bathroom, bath, shower cubicle, with rigid and movable attachment wash hand basin, WC, mirror, shelf.

Ground Floor spacious open plan living accommodation incorporating sleek and modern fully fitted modern kitchen, with electric range, oven, grill, hot plate, American style fridge freezer, with ice maker, dishwasher, view to the garden and out to the coast, breakfast bar, with stools.
Sitting Room  area Rais wood burner, 1 x 3 seater and 1 x 2 seater sofas, lamps, TV, DVD player,
through the arch to spacious Dining Area, piano, large dining table, seats 8, bi-fold doors to the large patio area, garden furniture and lawned garden.

Utility Room  washing machine, dryer, microwave, coat hooks, boot rack, coat hooks, ideal for muddy boots, pet care, crabbing buckets and fishing nets.

Second Sitting Room TV DVD, electric pebble fire, sofas, armchair, coffee table, rug, reading lamp, throws, cushions, view to the front of the property

Play Room/ Study  views to the front of the property, desk, area to play.

Cloakroom w/c wash hand basin mirror

Grounds  fully enclosed. Spacious, paved area to the front of the property, with attractive decorative raised border. To the rear, paved patio area, with garden furniture, BBQ, walled spacious lawned area. Storage for bikes and kayaks in the shed.

Additional Information
Wifi - yes
Heating - £20 per week from September - April. Oil central heating & wood burner, with a starter pack of logs provided.
Winter Short Breaks - yes
Pets - 2 at £25 each
Towels - yes
Parking - plenty of parking.
Cot - yes
Highchair - yes

Access Information

Is there parking for at least one car within the cottage grounds? Yes

Is there a gate to open? Yes

If no parking within the grounds is there parking within 100m? No

Does this parking have reserved disabled spaces (min width 3.6m)? Yes

Are there paths? Yes

Are paths level and firm? Yes

Type of suface Paving

Are there dropped kerbs or changes in level? Yes

Are paths at least 1.2m wide? Yes

Bank Terrace (1558)

Lighthouse Watch (1004)

Waterway Court (1569)

Llain Gwynfor Trefin